Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism, December 2014 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 2013-2014 Univ. of Arkansas National Scholar 2014-2015 Univ. of Arkansas National Scholar
Journalism Awards
-Emmy for Overall Best Newscast (National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) -Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence for Breaking Television News Reporting -Society of Professional Journalists Best All-Around Newscast -South Central Broadcast Conference Overall Best Newscast -South Central Broadcast Conference Television Talent
Experience
Multimedia Journalist/Reporter, May 2016-May 2018 KFSM 5NEWS -Develops multiple story ideas daily -Skilled at writing, shooting and editing stories for newscasts -Delivers stories pre-shot and live for newscasts -Covered stories such as the shooting death of Deputy Bill Cooper, the search and -rescue of Greenwood Police Department’s K-9 Kina, and coverage of the 1,000 acre -wildfire in Franklin and Sebastian Counties among other breaking news stories. -Has never missed deadline for a newscast -Writes web stories for every assignment, as well as breaking news -Skilled at using social media as a platform for stories, updates, and breaking news.
Social Media and Scheduling Coordinator, January 2016-May 2016 Roblee Orthodontics -Oversaw social media, marketing, and scheduling aspects of the practice. -Created marketing strategies to bring in new patients. -Planned the annual orthodontic conference held by Roblee Orthodontics -Scheduled and work with patients on a daily basis
Reporter/Anchor, August 2009-December 2014 UATV -Covered breaking news for weekday nightly newscasts -Served as a multi-media journalist -Shot, edited, and voiced news packages -Anchored weekday nightly newscasts -Interviewed guests on shows and newscasts -Met every daily and weekly deadline successfully -Assisted with producing, technical directing, audio, cameras, and teleprompter when needed -Learned and worked with every aspect of television production
Sports Analyst, August 2012-December 2015 The Sports Advantage -On-air analyst for live weekly sports show -Covered local and national sports
On-Air Talent, Reporter, September 2014-December 2015 Razorback Sports Network -On-air talent for arkansasrazorbacks.com -Reported for Live-Stream sports shows for Razorvision -Interviewed athletes and coaches for all Razorback sports
Intern, December 2013-January 2014 KATV Channel 7, Little Rock, AR -Assisted reports in the studio, newsroom, and out in the field -Assisted news director, editors, producers, and camera operators during live newscasts -Assisted video editors in completed news packages and commercials -Wrote stories for and produced morning shows and newscasts -Attended daily meetings with reporters, producers, and news director -Operated teleprompter during live shows and newscasts -Updated the station’s social media platforms
Intern, On-Air Talent, and Voice Talent, July-December 2012 The Ugly Uncle Sports Radio Show, 1190 AM The Fan -Daily 3-hour live sports radio show -Assisted producers, talent, production in show prep and during the show -Covered razorback and local sports -Interviewed athletes and coaches at practices and press conferences -Created and did voiceover work for sports and promos on radio station -Updated social media for the radio show -Multi-market voice radio talent
Actor and Talent, August 2014 University of Arkansas National Commercial -Acted in four scenes for the national commercial -The commercial aired during national University of Arkansas sporting events
Skills
-Passionate about storytelling, writing, and news-gathering -Skilled in shooting and editing -Skilled in live shots -Able to perform all production tasks in television production -Skilled in Final Cut Pro X, OPUS, TONS, Adobe, E Z News, Microsoft Office -Can analyze and interview in a television, online, print and radio format -Knowledgeable about sports -Skilled in the French language -Thrives in an individual and group setting -Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eager to learn and improve